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The music industry may be on track for its first increase in annual sales for the first time since 2004, according to a statement from a retail trade organization.

Jim Donio, president of the National Association of Recording Merchandisers, or NARM, said in the statement that album sales for the year—on CD and digital download—are up 3% for the year so far. On top of that, online sales of individual songs are up 10% after leveling off in the past few years.

If the positive trends continue, Donio said, “a positive year-end for the first time in seven years seems within reach.” Read More »

The rock band Coldplay will release a new studio album titled “”Mylo Xyloto” on October 25. It will be released a day early, on Oct. 24, outside of North America.

“Mylo Xyloto” is the Coldplay’s fifth studio effort. The group’s publicist said “The band has yet to give an explanation” about what the title means.

A new song from the album, “Paradise,” will be released on September 12. Other songs potentially scheduled for the album include “Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall” (already released as a single), “Charlie Brown,” “Major Minus,” “Up in Flames” and “Us Against the World.” Read More »

Two weeks ago, actress and singer Patti LuPone grabbed a cell phone out of the hand of an audience member who was texting during a performance of her current play, "Shows for Days." The bold move led to an outpouring of support from fans fed up with glowing screens. Ms. LuPone gives us her five rules of theater etiquette.